Aquascaping my 220 how did I do?

[mx838]

I will post some more once the fog goes away. This is the start of the rebuild I am also moving the sump into the basement and will be adding a 100 gallons to the sump and also a 40 gallon refugium. Let me kow if the rockwork looks alright.

 

[Jflip2002]

I dig it. Personally, one thing I would change, is I would add one piece of rock between the opening/valley on the left. It'll give more room for corals, and will add a contrast to the other spaciousness in the tank. Looks good though

 

[Blinding Reef]

I agree completely with Joe, one more rock in that spot not only to add more placement for corals but also to give a more natural look and not so symmetrical. Other than that, great scape job.

 

[mx838]

I dig it. Personally, one thing I would change, is I would add one piece of rock between the opening/valley on the left. It'll give more room for corals, and will add a contrast to the other spaciousness in the tank. Looks good though

Are you saying add an arch like piece between the piliar on the left and the arch in the middle but on the left side? I have 200 lbs of rock in my system in the basement so I can add away.

 

[Jflip2002]

No, not an arch. Solid rock, something with character, and places for coral to be placed on. Basically, just fill that gap all together, IMO.

 

[oscar.millan]

Is the middle column leaning against the back?

Very respectable, I might have added more space from the sides to give it a more open look, also a bit concerned about cleaning.

Nicely done!

 

[Titeo]

I think it's not bad already. Why not keep it like that???

 

[mx838]

Is the middle column leaning against the back?

Very respectable, I might have added more space from the sides to give it a more open look, also a bit concerned about cleaning.

Nicely done!

There is more room on the sides then you think its probally 6-7 in from the sides. the pic is horrible just trying to get an idea of if this works. I will say that I have had a nitrate issue despite water changes and afre moving the rock saw a ton of crud on the sand. I now know why I had nitrates.

 

[mx838]

I think it's not bad already. Why not keep it like that???

I am not saying its bad. I am open to options for the aquascaping at this point. I want it to be a one time shot.

 

[avaneaton2000]

I would lower your rocks some, it looks like there is very little vertical grow room for your corals. Also a little more mass like jflip said.

 

[mx838]

I would lower your rocks some, it looks like there is very little vertical grow room for your corals. Also a little more mass like jflip said.

I am still placing rocks but the height is not where im placing the corals. I am adding shelfs along the way. I will have the material friday of this week for that.

 

[nanoreefbro]

I like it.. Looks like enough room for the fish

 

[nwpschris]

looks great...have fun reefing.

 

[bigguy101]

where did you buy your rock?

 

[Crazy One]

Looks great so far!!!

 

[fewskillz]

Looks good. The rock on the left idea would look good. Personally, I would stop the rocks a few inches lower, but it's not my tank. Great job!

 

[mx838]

where did you buy your rock?

Craigslist.org

 

[mx838]

Looks good. The rock on the left idea would look good. Personally, I would stop the rocks a few inches lower, but it's not my tank. Great job!

I actually did not want it to touch the top of the water but I want it to look natural and have been all over the world diving and like how the rock comes to the top of the water when diving in the shallow water that the rock comes to the top. I am adding to the left over the next couple weeks as I have still 400 lbs of rock in the basemen to choose from so ill be cherry picking. thanks for the imput guys. any other thought id be glad to hear.

 

[J.P.Reef]

Nice looking and open.

 

[KarmaChameleon]

That should fill out nicely. If you kept the rocks lower, the coral on top will eventually grow up to the water line.